moat

Example Sentences

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“Not that many companies out there that have this kind of moat, which is a global wallet that everyone recognizes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's got no moat but it has got a little railway I can drive around," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The tilted-over towers overlooking the palace moat have all been brought back upright, and workers are building new brick castellations for their supporting ramparts.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The lawyer didn’t buy the answer, charging that the moat was Live Nation’s alleged practice of threatening venues into using Ticketmaster to secure the best concerts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

To hide her surprise, Cat concentrated on smoothing the walls of the moat.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn